Driver - Sebring

MTM Transit•Sebring, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MTM Transit, in partnership with Heartland Rides, is hiring full-time and part-time non-CDL Drivers in Sebring, Florida. Drivers provide safe, reliable transportation and personalized service to passengers, including older adults and people with disabilities. Training classes start regularly. The listed work location is 4650 US HWY 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870. Drivers are responsible for defensive driving, timely pickups and drop-offs, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting, and helping with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols. The role also involves vehicle inspections, completing paperwork, and using tablets and other electronic devices. The position pays $15.00 per hour and includes paid training and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or be able to obtain one.
No driver’s license suspensions or revocations for moving violations in the last 3 years.
No more than five traffic violation points in the past 12 months.
No serious traffic violations, including reckless driving, in the last 5 years.
No DUI/DWI convictions within the last 10 years.
Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
Must pass a criminal background check investigation.
Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.
Must provide a resume with at least 10 years of work history.
Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with others and comprehend instructions.
Ability to understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.
Ability to obtain knowledge of FTA, ADA, and DOT regulations.
Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation.
Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist passengers with loading into and unloading from the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time customer pickups and drop-offs.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete required vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.